Research Associate III (Microbiology and Immunology - Galveston)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 3 years of related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
More than two years of experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures is highly preferred. More than two years of experience performing plaque assays, virus neutralization assays, and ELISAs is highly preferred. More than two years of experience working with viruses in BSL-3 or BSL-4 is preferred. The ideal candidate would have a DOJ clearance and more than two years of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience working with cell cultures, viruses, and laboratory animals.
Proficient in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, serological assays, flow cytometry).
Job Summary:
Research Associate III conducts variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments.
Job Duties:
- Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
- Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations.
- Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
- Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
- Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
- Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
- Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
- Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
- Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
- Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
- May provide guidance to junior research staff.
- Adheres to internal controls established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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